{"id":48095,"date":"2021-06-03T11:11:23","date_gmt":"2021-06-03T09:11:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/international\/?p=48095"},"modified":"2022-05-18T16:50:19","modified_gmt":"2022-05-18T14:50:19","slug":"transport-mobility-share-city-bike-cycling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/international\/story\/48095\/transport-mobility-share-city-bike-cycling\/","title":{"rendered":"Share the city"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Now that Covid restrictions<\/a> are gradually being eased in some places, there\u2019s never been a better time to get out and #ShareTheCity. With both World Bicycle Day and World Environment Day being celebrated in June, I’m thinking about the many ways we can enjoy all that the city has to offer<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n

\"Pop-Up
Pop-up bike lanes in Quezon City, the Philippines. Civil society groups join activities calling for the Metro Manila Development Authority to establish protected bike lanes with less air pollution.
\u00a9 Jilson Tiu \/ Greenpeace<\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

Here are some ideas on how you can experience the city in a safe, social, and eco-friendly way:<\/p>\n\n

Get on your bike!<\/h3>\n\n

What better way to explore your city than to get on a bike and get moving! And you don\u2019t even need to own a bicycle to see your city\u2019s sights on two wheels. Most cities have hire schemes where you can rent a bike for as little or as long as you like. Find out where your nearest docking station is and borrow a bike for as long as you need. Download maps of local cycling routes and trails and discover your city\u2019s hidden gems.<\/p>\n\n

\"Wheelchair
Copenhagen, Denmark. Cycle paths accessible for people using wheelchairs or mobility scooters can enable people living with and without disabilities to join in social rides.
\u00a9 Chris Grodotzki \/ Greenpeace<\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

Don\u2019t go it alone! Cycling is a social activity<\/a>. Get together with friends, pack a picnic, and rent some bikes for a unique city experience where you can commune with each other and nature.<\/p>\n\n

With cycling, both people and planet gain. From getting a healthy dose of exercise that benefits both mind and body to getting from A to B without polluting the planet<\/a>, everyone\u2019s a winner!<\/p>\n\n

Two wheels are better than four. Ditch the car and get peddling! <\/p>\n\n

\"Cyclothon
Bangalore, India. Students cycle with Greenpeace India to raise awareness as part of a campaign to tackle food waste and support ecological agriculture.
\u00a9 Greenpeace \/ Sajan Ponappa<\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

Go for a walk<\/h3>\n\n

What better way to get closer to nature than to explore your environment on foot? As with cycling, not only will it get your circulation going and help clear your mind, but walking allows you to see, feel, and be among nature in a way that other forms of mobility don\u2019t. Go as slow as you like as you take in the peace and serenity of the natural environment and marvel at its biodiversity.<\/p>\n\n

Again, share the experience with those dear to you. Get maps of local and regional walking trails to discover places you may not know existed (and re-explore places more familiar to you). Completely disengage from the rush of the city and come into communion with nature.<\/p>\n\n

Go further afield<\/h3>\n\n

And go by rail! The current climate and ecological crisis demands a radical redesign of how we move around our cities<\/a>. Trains are the future. They\u2019re efficient, environmentally-friendly, and get you where you need to go without fuss. <\/p>\n\n

Skip the queue at the airport and leave the hassle of short-haul flights behind<\/a>. Avoid the traffic and frustration of motorways<\/a>. Take the train<\/a> to your next adventure and enjoy the journey as much as the destination. <\/p>\n\n

To help plan your next trip by rail, check out these resources and tools from Back on Track<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n

Share and share alike<\/h3>\n\n

Shared and pooled electric vehicles (\u201ccar-sharing\u201d) or electric taxis are a good way to get around the city if bikes, walking, and public transport are not an option. Shared mobility means less cars, less need for parking spaces, and more space for people and nature. <\/p>\n\n

Make your voice heard<\/h3>\n\n

It is estimated that the average car is only used 5% of the time, yet cars and vans are responsible for the biggest share of transport greenhouse gas emissions. Putting people and nature, not cars, at the centre of urban transport<\/a> planning will not only transform city living, it will also help protect the climate.<\/p>\n\n

\"Pop-Up
Berlin, Germany. Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg district set up temporary cycle lanes for safely-distanced mobility in the corona crisis, to be gradually converted to permanent paths.
\u00a9 Christian Rinke-Lazo \/ Greenpeace<\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

Local authorities and national governments must redesign urban mobility to reduce private car use and prioritise walking, cycling and public and shared transport, and invest in their development. Here\u2019s what you can do to ensure they do:<\/p>\n\n

Organise with your community on issues that matter to you and that benefit people and nature, not cars and corporations. Speak to your local council and campaign for more and expanded car-free zones. Demand more safety for cyclists and pedestrians. Just because you live in a city doesn\u2019t mean you shouldn\u2019t have access to high-quality Green spaces and nature. Less space for cars means more space for people. Car-free cities are social cities. <\/p>\n\n

Greenpeace is working towards a more egalitarian and environmentally-friendly society. To achieve this goal, we need a real revolution in transport systems.<\/p>\n\n

Everyone needs to have access to a clean, decarbonised, sustainable, safe and universal mobility system that is accessible and affordable for all, and that fosters connection between communities and nature. That\u2019s what #Mobility4All is all about. <\/p>\n\n

Join the campaign!<\/h3>\n\n

Follow the hashtag, #Mobility4All and let\u2019s work towards a radical transformation of cities by demanding action on:<\/p>\n\n

  • Car-free city centres and\/or low emission zones<\/li>
  • Better public transport, for example, electrification, more transport more often, more affordable, safer<\/li>
  • Better support for shared mobility (from bike sharing to car sharing)<\/li>
  • Better cycling and walking infrastructure<\/li>
  • More Green public spaces.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n
    \"Urban
    Greenpeace Italy activists transform a busy road in Rome into a bike lane for everyone, demanding sustainable mobility solutions and cities made for people, not cars.
    \u00a9 Francesco Alesi \/ Greenpeace<\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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    Mobility 4 All is working in collaboration with allies to promote the benefits of alternative mobility for improved city life for all city dwellers, whatever their background or socioeconomic status.  <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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